Serving 979 students in grades 9-12, Shawnee High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shawnee High School's student population of 979 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)88%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee High School's ranking?
Shawnee High School is ranked #693 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Shawnee High School often compared to?
Shawnee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tecumseh High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shawnee High School?
The graduation rate of Shawnee High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Shawnee High School?
979 students attend Shawnee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Shawnee High School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee High School?
Shawnee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shawnee High School offer ?
Shawnee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shawnee High School part of?
Shawnee High School is part of Shawnee School District.
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